Cardinals must decide whether to allow Angelo Becciu, convicted of embezzlement, to vote in the conclave. Becciu, who was dismissed and accused by Francis, believes he has the right to vote.
Ukrainian farmers have sown 35% of the planned area with spring grain and leguminous crops, which is 2 million hectares. Most of all, corn and barley were sown, the leaders of the sowing campaign are Poltava, Kirovohrad, and Sumy regions.
Russian troops attacked Pavlograd with UAVs, 10 people were injured, including a 17-year-old boy and one woman in serious condition. Unfortunately, there are three dead, including a minor girl.
U. S. allies are alarmed by the framework being promoted by the Trump administration to end the war. Ukraine is being offered to cede Crimea and large swathes of territory to Russia.
The Chinese government is considering suspending the 125% tariff on some goods from the United States, such as medical equipment, chemicals and aircraft rental, due to the economic consequences of the trade war.
Over the past day, 175 battles took place on the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction, as well as in the Kursk region. The Defense Forces eliminated 1,170 invaders and destroyed 48 cruise missiles.
On the night of April 25, the Russian Federation launched 103 strike UAVs, 41 of which were shot down in the east, north and center of Ukraine. Kharkiv region, Sumy region, Cherkasy region, Donetsk region and Dnipropetrovsk region were affected.
As a result of a massive drone attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, three people have already died in Pavlograd, including one child. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing.
Kyiv has appealed to Italy and other partners to organize a summit on Ukraine. It should take place on the sidelines of the funeral of Pope Francis, with the participation of the USA, Italy, France, Great Britain and Germany.
The enemy attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones. There are victims and wounded in Pavlograd, including a 15-year-old girl, and several fires broke out.
Ukraine has not reached an agreement on debt restructuring of $2. 6 billion. The Ministry of Finance is committed to constructive negotiations to ensure long-term debt sustainability.
Since the beginning of the day, 98 combat clashes have taken place, almost two-thirds of them in the Pokrovsk, Kursk and Kramatorsk directions. The Defense Forces inflict significant losses on the enemy.
The French President stated that his country's position on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine remains unchanged. He called on Putin for an unconditional ceasefire.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will urge the Trump administration not to impose a peace agreement on Ukraine that would appease Putin. He will stress that this will increase the threat to Europe.
Trump's approval rating has fallen from 52% to 45% in the first three months. The drop is driven by declining support among independent voters and concerns about tariffs.
South Korean prosecutors have charged Moon Jae-in with bribery related to the employment of his son-in-law. The son-in-law allegedly received a bribe of $177,506.
SOF fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a platoon of North Korean soldiers (25 people) in the Kursk region. The operation was carried out by the 6th Ranger Regiment with the support of drones, despite the numerical superiority of the enemy.
France recognized the court's decision regarding compensation to Oshchadbank for lost Crimean assets. The seizure of Russian assets is part of the bank's multi-year effort to recover damages.
The Russian army shelled Bilozirka, killing a 68-year-old woman. In Gavrylivka, a man was seriously injured in a UAV attack, doctors are fighting for his life.
Repair work has begun at the "Medyka - Shehyni" checkpoint on the Polish-Ukrainian border, which may slow down the processing of transport, especially trucks, until mid-July. Repair works are also underway on the Ukrainian side.
Tomorrow, April 25, Kyiv has been declared a Day of Mourning. This was done in memory of the victims of the massive enemy attack on the capital, said Mayor Klitschko.
Naftogaz and ORLEN signed a new agreement for the supply of 100 million cubic meters of LNG from the USA. The total volume of contracted gas is 300 million cubic meters.
Ukraine has failed to reach an agreement with holders of $2. 6 billion in debt, amid the need to pay $600 million in May. The IMF warns that these warrants pose a risk to financial assistance.
Ukrenergo called for consuming more electricity from 10:00 to 18:00, when solar power plants are actively operating. The energy system is recovering after the attacks.
A Polish-Ukrainian group has started exhuming the victims of the tragic events of 1945 in the village of Puzhnyky, Ternopil region. Researchers plan to identify and properly bury the murdered Polish citizens.
The ceremony of closing the coffin with the deceased Pope Francis will take place in St. Peter's Basilica. The pontiff's funeral will take place on Saturday morning in St. Peter's Square.
Kharkiv was subjected to a massive attack by drones and missiles at night. Houses, educational institutions and infrastructure were damaged, six people were injured, including one child.
Russian troops shelled Kostiantynivka with the Smerch MLRS, killing a child and a woman, and wounding two people. Three people died and seven were injured in the Donetsk region during the day, including children among the victims.
The IMF forecasts an increase in global public debt to 95% of GDP in 2025 and almost to 100% by the end of the decade. Particularly severe forecasts for France and Germany.
The President is cancelling part of his visit to South Africa due to the night-time Russian attack. He instructed Umerov to contact partners regarding air defense systems and will inform Ramaphosa about the situation.
